What are the anesthesia methods for breast nodule surgery?
Apr 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Xiaopeng
Introduction
The anesthesia methods for breast nodule surgery include local anesthesia and general anesthesia. For patients with mild symptoms and smaller breast nodules, minimally invasive breast surgery can be performed directly, and prior to the procedure, local anesthetic can be injected at specific points. For patients with larger or multiple breast nodules, general anesthesia via intramuscular injection may be used.
Generally, the anesthesia methods used for breast nodule surgery include local anesthesia and general anesthesia. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Local Anesthesia: Breast nodules may be associated with long-term stimulation of inflammatory factors in the breast tissue or hormonal imbalances in the body. For patients with milder symptoms and smaller breast nodules, minimally invasive breast surgery can be performed directly. Prior to the procedure, local anesthetic agents are injected at specific points. Since this type of surgery involves only a small skin incision, using local anesthesia can effectively shorten the operation time and reduce anesthesia-related risks.
2. General Anesthesia: If a patient has large or multiple breast nodules, general anesthesia via intramuscular injection may be used to suppress the central nervous system. After the medication takes effect, the patient typically loses consciousness and remains motionless throughout the procedure.
Prior to surgery, patients should have thorough communication and discussion with the anesthesiologist to fully understand information regarding anesthesia risks, effectiveness, recovery time, and postoperative pain management.
